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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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