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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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