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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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