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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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