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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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