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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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