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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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