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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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