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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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