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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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