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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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