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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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