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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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