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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the 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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