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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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