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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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