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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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