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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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