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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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