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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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