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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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