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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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