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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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