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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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