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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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