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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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