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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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