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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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