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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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