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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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