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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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