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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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