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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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