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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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