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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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