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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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