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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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