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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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