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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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