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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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