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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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