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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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