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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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