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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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