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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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