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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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