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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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