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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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