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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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