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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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