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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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