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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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