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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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