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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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