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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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