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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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