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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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