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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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