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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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