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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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