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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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