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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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