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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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