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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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