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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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