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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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