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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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