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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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