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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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