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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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