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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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