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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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