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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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