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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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