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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important 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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