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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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