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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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