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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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