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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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