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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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