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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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