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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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