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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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