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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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