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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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