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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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