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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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