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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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