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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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