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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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