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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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