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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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