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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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