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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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