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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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