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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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