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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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