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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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