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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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