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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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