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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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