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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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