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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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