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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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