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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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