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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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