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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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