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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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