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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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