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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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