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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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