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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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