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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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