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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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