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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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