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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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