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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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