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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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