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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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