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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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