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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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