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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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