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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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