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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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