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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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