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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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