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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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