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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational 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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