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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major 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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