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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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