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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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