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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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