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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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