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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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