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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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