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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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