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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the 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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