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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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