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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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