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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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