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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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