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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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