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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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