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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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