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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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