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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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