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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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