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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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