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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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