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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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