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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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