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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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