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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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