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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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