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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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