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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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