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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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