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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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