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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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