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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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