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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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