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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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