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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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