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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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