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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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