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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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