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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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