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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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