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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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