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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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