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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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