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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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