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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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