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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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