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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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