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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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