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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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