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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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