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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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