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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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