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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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