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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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