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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major 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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