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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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