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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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