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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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