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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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