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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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