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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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