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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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