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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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