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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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