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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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