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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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