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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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