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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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