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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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