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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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