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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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