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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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