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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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