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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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