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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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