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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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