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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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