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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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