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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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