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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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