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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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