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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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