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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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