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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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