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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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