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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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