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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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