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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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