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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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