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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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