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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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