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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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