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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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