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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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