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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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