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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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