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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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