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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major 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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