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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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