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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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