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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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