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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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