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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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