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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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