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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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