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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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