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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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