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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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