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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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