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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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