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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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