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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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