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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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