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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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