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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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