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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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