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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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