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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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