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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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