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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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