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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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