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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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