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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important 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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