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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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