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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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