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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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