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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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