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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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