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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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