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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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