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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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