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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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