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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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