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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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