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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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