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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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