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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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