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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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