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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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