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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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