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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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