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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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