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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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