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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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