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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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