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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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