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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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