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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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