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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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