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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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