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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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