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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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