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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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