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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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