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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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