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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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