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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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