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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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