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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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