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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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