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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the 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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