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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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