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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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