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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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