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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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