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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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