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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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