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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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