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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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