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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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