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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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