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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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