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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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