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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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