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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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