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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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