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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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