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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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