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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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