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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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