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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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