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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major 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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