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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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