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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches 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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