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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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