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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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