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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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