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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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