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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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