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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key 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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