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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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