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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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