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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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