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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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