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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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