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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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