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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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