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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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