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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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