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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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