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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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