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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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