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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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