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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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