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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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