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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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