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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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