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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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