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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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