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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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