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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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