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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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