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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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