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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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