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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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