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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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