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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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