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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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