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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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