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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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