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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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