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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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