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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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