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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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