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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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