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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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