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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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