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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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