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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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