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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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