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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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