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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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