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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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