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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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