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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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