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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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