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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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