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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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