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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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