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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key 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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