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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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