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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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