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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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