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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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