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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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