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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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