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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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