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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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