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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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