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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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