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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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