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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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