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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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