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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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