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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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