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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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