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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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