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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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