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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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