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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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