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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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