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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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