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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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