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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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