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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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