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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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