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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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