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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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