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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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