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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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