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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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