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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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