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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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