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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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