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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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