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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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