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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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