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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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