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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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