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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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