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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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