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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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