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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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