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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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