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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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