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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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