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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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