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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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