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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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