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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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