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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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