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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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