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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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