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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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