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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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