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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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