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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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