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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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