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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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