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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major 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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