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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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