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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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