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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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