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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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