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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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