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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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