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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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