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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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