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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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