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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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