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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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