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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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