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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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