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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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