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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores 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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