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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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