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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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