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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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