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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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