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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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