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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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