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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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