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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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