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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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