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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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