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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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