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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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