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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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