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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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