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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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