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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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