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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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