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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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