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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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