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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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