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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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