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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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