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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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