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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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