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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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