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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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