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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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