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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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