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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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