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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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