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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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