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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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