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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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