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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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