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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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