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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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