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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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