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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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