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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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