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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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