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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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