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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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