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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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