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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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