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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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