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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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