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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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