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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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