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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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