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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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