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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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