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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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