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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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