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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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