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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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