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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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