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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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