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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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