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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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