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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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