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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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