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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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