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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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