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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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