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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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