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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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