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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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