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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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