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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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